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    9.9hp 2stroke yamaha

    Hey guys i just had a few questions.The first question i have is i have a new 9.9hp 2stroke yamaha and i have heard from almost anyone who knows these motors that the 15 is the exact same motor except for the reed valves behind the carb.I was wondering if anyone has modified a 9.9 yamaha into a...
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    15hp outboard help

    Delete postReport this postEdit postReply with quote I just picked up a beautiful 1998 2stroke 15hp mariner with 1hr run time on it.The motor is in unreal condition besides were the cowling goes on the motor itself.It seems like it must of fallen down and it cracked in a few spots as well as...
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    converting a 9.9 2stroke yamaha to a 15hp 2stroke yamaha

    Well i went out and bought a motor i just had to have for a steal i think anyway.I bought a new 9.9hp 2stroke yamaha out of the box for $2000.I can't find them anywere around here in fl but one marina,central marine and they wanted over $2800. I bought it because i am going to convert it to a...
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    Is this normal?

    Well i just got my new 20hp 4stroke merc.I just opened the box yesterday to really take a good lokk at it and i noticed the prop was wobbleing.I said is this normal.The prop shaft is perfect as the chances of it coming from the factory bent is probally slim to none. Has this ever happened to...
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    Water/fuel seperator install

    Hey guys i am getting a new merc motor as most people know here.I want to install a fuel/water seperator on the boat.I know most people just use the one side as in the left pic and plug up the other 2 holes on the other side. I want to know if i can put one hose on one side[enter from tank] and...
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    Breaking in a new merc outboard

    Well i should be getting a brand new 20hp 4stroke merc any day now and was wondering if i need to break it in straight by the book?I thought i saw someone here say you can cut the time in half to like 5hrs instead of 10,is this true?Also i would think all you need to do is vary your rpms up and...
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    1995 25hp 2stroke, what is it worth

    Re: 1995 25hp 2stroke, what is it worth Well i buy and sell outboards for a living and i just bought a 1996 rebuilt johnson,the powerhead was completely redone and i sold it today for $1600 if that helps.The motor was a short shaft,manual start also.The motor looked like brand new.These little...
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    Need some help on pricing a merc outboard

    Hey guys i have a 15hp 2stroke merc as most people know here and i have been going back and forth on whether to go 4stroke and i have been driving myself crazy on what to go with,i'm also sure i have drove most of you crazy who post here and i'm sorry for that.So i have a plan,since i have some...
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    Best gps for boats/data coming for all who want it

    Well i will try to explain myself here as best as possible.Please read the whole thread as this may help a ton of people in the end. I usually shop in the small outboard world like 20hp and under as i don't really like bigger boats and motors as i feel in my opinion they are to much work. Here...
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    2010 9.9/15hp yamaha difference

    I have a 15hp 2stroke merc at 262cc's and it runs on a 50:1 oil ratio.Well i was thinking if i went with a 9.9 2stroke yamaha that runs on 100:1 i would use way less oil and save a load of money.Here is what my question is,i have had 9.8 tohatsu 2stroke in the past and it was like 159 or 169cc's...
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    True or false a 4stroke has better low end torque

    I was at the florida sportsman show this weekend and talked to a few merc dealers that told me that a 4stroke has better low end torque,also has better torque at the lower rpms,is this true?Also i was looking at the 20hp 4stroke mercs when he told me this.His response was the 4stroke will have...
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    15hp 2stroke merc breakin

    I have a 2001 model 15hp 2stroke merc that has never been on a boat but has been started a couple of times.It probally has about a 1/2 and hr on it total as it was just pulled from the box last yr in july.According to the 2 manuals it says it is fully broken in in one hr as you must not run it...
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    prop problem

    I have a weird problem with a 15hp 2stroke merc.The original prop on there spins perfect with no signs of the shaft being bent.I put 2 newer props on it and it seems like either the props are not exactly perfect or the shaft is like i mean so slightly bent you can't really notice it unless you...
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    Need a little info on a outboard

    Ok i don't know were to start.Well here goes.I was looking on craigslist for a 15hp 4stroke outboard and spotted a deal of a lifetime.It is a brand new 2009 15hp 4stroke merc manual start for $1500.The engine breakin oil was put in by the original owner,the owner then got very ill and sold it to...
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    New 2011 dvd from brp

    I just got done watching the new 2011 brp video on etec outboards.There are some very interesting facts on this dvd.One thing that really caught my attention was the emission difference between 4strokes and direct injected outboards.According to what the brp reps and engineers were saying,the...
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    Help seperating a cooler

    I just bought a 150qt cooler that is pretty big.What i would like to do is take like 3/4 of it and use it for fish i catch,use the other 1/4 for like my food or drinks.There is like slots i can put a piece of hard plastic in.The slots are like 3/4 of an inch wide but not to deep so i must use...
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    new brand of outboards i found today in my marina

    well i was doing some outboard shopping today and stumbled on a new brand of outboards today thats made in china,they are hidea outboards.They make them up to 15hp.I have seen them a couple of times on you tube running and they look like fine motors.The guy told me that they are a knockoff of...
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    preparing bare aluminum for paint

    Hey guys i need help on a small subject.I am painting my outboard and have all the knowledge to paint it right from the people here.I am stuck however on one small thing.I have heard some people use alumiprep and alodine.I have also been told to use 50/50 water and vinegar before putting on the...
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    Decals on a motor

    I would just like to know if anyone has stuck new outboard decals on a freshly painted cowl without like the soap and water deal.Can you just peel and stick them?Has anyone done this?Also how did it turn out?Also is there a better way to stick them?
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    Paint question on motor and cowl

    Well fellows i have run into a small problem i would like some opinions on painting my small merc.I have gathered most of the info on here from a group of smart people and i thank you guys for that.For the past few mths it just has been to down right cold to paint and i don't want to even think...
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